Wellness Defined.
Engage with your life in these uniquely fun and interactive programs.
Hi, I am Max!
Your Lifestyle Architect
I am here to help you design a healthier and more resilient lifestyle on a foundation of thoughtful and playful inquiry.
The Paths You Take
All lead to one place. How you get there is what defines your wellness.
S.A.N.I.T.Y.
Regain your SANITY with this handcrafted wellness mentorship program designed to help you understand "what is going on" every time you ask yourself
"why am I feeling this way?"
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M.V.P.
Be your own MVP and grow a mindful practice of play. Learn to rebalance and uplevel your life by reducing stress using healthy and sustainable tools.
Your wellness on your terms!
What you will get
is access to a compendium of tools and resources. Here's a little taste:
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Stress Reduction
Max's prerogative is helping you to learn about what makes you tick. You will develop a new understanding of what stress is for you and how to manage it.
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Accountability and Goal Setting
It's hard to stay focused when your path forward seems confusing and out of reach. Weekly check-ins will help you stay on track.
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Nourishment
Your body, mind, and spirit need nourishment. It comes in many forms and you will learn the basics of nutrition and how that nutrition effects all three.
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Introspection and Insight
It is not enough to know there are tools and resources at your fingertips. You will also learn how to use them and expand your self-care portfolio​​​.
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Tailored Guidance
You worked hard your entire life and you've seen some things, but where do you want to go?
Max will provide coaching based on your current state and the goals you set for your future.​
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Your Life, Your Wellness.
Everything you do is a result of past experiences. Will you keep doing the same things and expect different results, or will you do something new to ensure your success?​
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Movin' and Groovin'
Walking a mile​ in someone else's shoes is a trite cliché, and yet, how can you do it if you don't first know how to walk a mile in your own shoes? Max will help you develop a mindful practice of play so you can enjoy the world moving in your favorite pair.
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Virtual and In-Person
Your comfort levels in social situations are changing on a weekly basis. You and Max will have a conversation to discuss your needs for virtual or in-person participation for coaching, workshops, and movement classes.
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Personalized Learning Experience
Designed as a hybrid learning experience which will take you from behind the desk to the great classroom outdoors.
What you will NOT get
is a lot of fluff.
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Stress
The last thing you need is more of it. SANITY is designed to keep things simple and keep you feeling excited to learn!
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Another digital dust collector
Everyone learns differently. Some are auditory learners while others need so see it in black-and-white. Worksheets are available and will be provided if that is how you learn best - otherwise, you will not get another digital dust collector.
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Non-sequiturs
The information provided here is curated to ensure everything is built on each other so you can clearly follow how it's all connected.
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INTENSITY
This is about creating a sustainable and resilient self-care tool box, not about emotionally beating you up or making you feel unworthy.
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Too much
We live in a world of information overload. The intention is to keep your experience light and simple so you can feel confident in your learning
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Yo-yo-ing
Some leadership and personal development programs will break you down​, and before they build you up, they tell you it will cost more money. You will not experience that in The Hive.
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More of the same
You can ask one hundred people to define "health" and you will get one hundred different answers. I have taken the time to incorporate a functional-vocabulary so you can clearly understand the many definitions used by others.
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Very Unprofessional
Consent is key and there is no place in The Hive where I will make demands of you which you and I haven't previously talked about. You and I will work together to ensure our professional relationship is established with healthy boundaries.
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Posturing
While a significant part of the MVP program is posture-based, there will not be any posturing on my behalf. I am a lifelong learner and my goal is to help you explore movement in the safest and most sustainable ways I know.
So much is waiting for you
​You want a rich life where you can express yourself without feeling silly.
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You want to live with intentionality.
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You want the oppressive feeling of stress in your life to go away and feel relief for the first time in years.
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You want a life of wellness and know what to do before a little thing becomes a big problem.
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You want to be a beacon of hope and resilience for your friends and family and be a positive role model.
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You want to live a healthy life where you can care for yourself and your family on your terms.
You've done your research
Have you typed one of these into your search bar?
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What is a healthy diet?
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What do I need to learn to get stronger?
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How do I meditate?​
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What's the bone that does this thing?
**as you move your arm in a funny way thinking the computer can see you**
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How's that going for you?
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What if I said you were capable of asking better, more informed questions that will get you closer to understanding how YOU can be healthier?
What exactly will you get?
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The Hive Five Welcome Wellness Workbook​​
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Six mentoring sessions with each program to explore areas of:
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Stress​
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Anatomy
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Nutrition
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Insight & Introspection
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Tranquility
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Yogathenics
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Mindfulness
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Vitality
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Posture
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SANITY is education-based. You will develop new skills and learn how to use them in your everyday life.
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MVP is movement-based. You will get to explore the edges of your comfort zone in a safe, sustainable, and meaningful way.
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Consistent, reliable, and personalized check-ins.
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Support and accountability.
A lot has come up for you
​I understand. You might be thinking a lot about how:
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You are crippled by fear of failure which is preventing you to act.
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You are stressed and do not see an end in sight.
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You do not know what “eat better and take care of myself” even means or where to start.
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You have neglected your health for so long, you do not have the tools or resources to get you back on track.​
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You know you want to provide for your family and cannot if you are dead 10, 20, or 40 years before your time.
Why I'm the teacher for you
Helping you succeed and setting the stage so you can shine is a passion of mine. I have spent years volunteering, mentoring, and facilitating community activities so you, and people like you, can learn and grow.
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Why?
Because I had habits which did not serve me. I know how hard it is to watch a loved one neglect their health, and how much harder it is to watch myself neglect my health and not know what to do about it. I know how quickly burnout sneaks up into your life bringing feelings of exhaustion and desperation.
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Because I know what it is like to not have someone in my corner who was willing to get in the trenches with me.
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I uncovered what works for MY life and my dream is for YOU to be a confident advocate for YOUR health!
When you're done, you will:
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Have greater confidence in your abilities, health, and path forward
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Develop a "Can Do" mindset and see an increase in your productivity, passion for life, and how you prioritize your tasks.
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Learn and understand the tools, resources, and vocabulary you've been missing to navigate the Health, Fitness, and Wellness World.
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Have no need for the habits of the past which held you back. Your past experiences will be your reference points as you begin to make sustainable, healthy choices which benefit you.
I did this on my own
But you don't have to make the same mistakes I did.​
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Neglecting your health and living a "Well, if it ain't broke, why fix it?" mentality.
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Not knowing where to start, so you put it off, and put it off, and put it off, and before you know it, a year has passed and your unhealthier and more unsure of yourself than you were before.
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The information you hear confuses you and overwhelms you, making you want to quit before you even get started.
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Sabotaging your progress at every turn because you don't have a support system in place.​​
I've been where you are!
Life tends to life you right when you least expect it, especially when it comes to your health. I also know how frustrating it can be to filter through all the confusing and conflicting information about "being healthy" or having a "healthy lifestyle".
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Everyone talks about health in a different way.
Why can't we talk about health so the concepts and plans are easily understandable?
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I believe they can be! With a clear understanding of what health is you can develop a sustainable foundation of wellness and be ready for life before it lifes you when you aren't looking.
Does this sound familiar?
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You have fallen into some bad habits while working remotely and you are feeling unhealthy, unfit, and unsure if you will ever be able to move forward.
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The people in your life have always told you to take better care of yourself, to eat better, and to exercise. You assumed you would be fine, until one day you weren't.
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You feel burnt out at work and in your personal life, as if there just isn't enough time or energy to do everything you need to get done.
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You don't know where to start to be healthy. Everything you hear is so confusing it makes you want to scream!
FAQ
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What is Hive Coaching?This is the start of a journey through inquiry which aims to help you acknowledge the stories you have been telling yourself resulting in holding yourself back. In Hive Coaching, I will guide you through uncovering the meaning you derive in life and amplifying social aspects of your life as you start on your wellness journey.
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What is coaching?An opportunity for you to explore your edges with someone guiding the way.
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Who is coaching NOT for?Everyone enjoys the benefits of different coaches throughout their lives – sometimes they just do not consider them coaches. A friend, confidante, or teacher can play the role of coach – even you can, too. Coaching is for everyone.
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You do not have any coaching credentials, why should I trust you?"Through experience comes the privilege to speak about personal triumphs and failures and use those lessons to coach others. The paths I have taken, the lessons earned, and the many times I have failed are all part of what I will share as you start your journey to be a stronger and healthier you.
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Why are your coaching sessions between 20 and 30 minutes?My goal is to provide services that are easily accessible – even to the person who works 10-12-hour shifts; Shorter sessions allow you to fit this in your schedule more easily.
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$40 for 20 minutes is too expensive for me, but I still want coaching. Do you have a payment plan available?"Personal development and growth membership tiers are available which lessen the cost and increase the value for you. If you are experiencing a particular hardship, I want to hear about it to determine how we can still work together.
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What can I hope to learn from you as my coach?Hopefully, nothing. It is my belief that YOU have the answers to the issues in your life and it is my honor to help you uncover what you seek through targeted inquiry.
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What time commitments will I need to engage with you in Hive Coaching?The available times for our sessions are shown on the website and you can book your sessions at your convenience. I recommend meeting once per week, and in some cases, once every two weeks.
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How will I know when I no longer need coaching?When you begin, you will answer targeted questions and perform a goal setting exercise meant to articulate your needs, wants, and current state of being. This will guide you in understanding if you have gotten everything you want from coaching.